Times are literally hard for people right now. Money is unobtainable, pigeonholing the young African-Americans, and causing them to feel powerless.

He could also be questioning why he is being hated for his money. Kanye knows his personality has changed; namely because of money. Therefore, if the people hate who he naturally is, it may be a source of pain for him. Furthermore, perhaps this exhibits a softer side of Kanye, who shields himself from the truth under the cover of “money”.

A metaphorical braggadocio saying “Im so damn rich,” insinuating that any additional amount of money would feel basically nonexistent.

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